This trend of posting pics of a poster on the internet against her will, and then guys getting together and having a rouse out of it…is that the new cyber tech age version of dragging a woman naked through the village to shame her to “punish” her for whatever reason?
Trend. Lol.
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trend? one swallow does not a summer make.
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the only difference is that in the old times women had no control over being dragged naked through the streets but modern age women do have both choice and control. they should not make their pictures public...simple! innit?
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^It's not always public tho, is it..
Some people take pics which were meant to be private..
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^It's not always public tho, is it..
Some people take pics which were meant to be private..
how can you take pics from a private setting? isn't it impossible? the only way it's possible is when trusted people do the bad thing. right?
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But is anything truly private anymore? At least in the online sense....Wedding photographers share their client's pics on their websites, sometimes without the bride even knowing..happens here on GS all the time. Or if a person is on staff/faculty for an employer or school, their picture could be found on the directory....even on FB now, it's bloody impossible to keep privacy, without going changing the settings for each and every picture....
I think in this day and age the only way to keep your pics completely private is to not post them or allow them online at all!
Now going back to OP's question....yes, posting someone's pic online without their permission, with the intent to embarrass them is bullying. But cyber bullying takes on many, many forms. I don't think it's limited to something tangible like a picture, words can do the same...and it's certainly not gender specific either.
Women are equally capable of being mean and catty towards men.
There are PLENTY of websites devoted to women who name and shame or set out to embarrass the men in their lives.
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lol…so innocent you are 
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When we say "pictures," what are we referring to exactly?
There are public pictures, such as those taken at weddings, parties and other special occasions and pictures of a more unsavoury nature (ie. girl sends guy suggestive photograph and he shows his mates who then show it to their mates and so forth). Context is quite important in this situation.
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koii shak? 
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^ 
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Pictures appearing in Google index aren't private.... And it happens with both genders. Stop being so one sided.
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Personally, I think context is everything. It's one thing to have your picture taken at a wedding or other function and not be aware of it as people tend to be rather click-happy at functions. In the excitement of taking someone's picture, some people photograph anything and everything in sight. There is no way to avoid this other than to stop attending social functions altogether.
However, in the case of supposedly "private" pictures, such as the suggestive or "sexy" pictures some women send guys, the situation is completely and utterly preventable. It's rather simple. Don't send or post photographs of that nature on any electronic medium as it is not private (and I really don't think it ever has been as most electronic mediums can be hacked).
I'm sure someone is going to suggest that people should be free to post whatever they like online without facing any sort of negative consequences. Unfortunately though, that is not the case and it never has been. We don't live in a vacuum and are subject to the actions and perceptions of those around us. You may post or send someone a photograph with the best of intentions but you cannot really ensure that the person will respect your intentions and not use the photograph for more unsavoury purposes.
Honestly khatto is on point. Time and time again, the op has bashed guppies, their beliefs, their choices, (personal or professional) and dragged everyone whose opinion she didn't like thru the mud openly. Whether you tarnish a reputation thru posting pics or intimate information about a person, it's bullying of some nature and both should be treated accordingly. When you choose to fling mud, just know some of it will be flung back at you whether you like or not.
Pictures.
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picture of cybermen about to abuse womans.
if you no is dr.who the fan, ignoring the this is.
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[mod]The thread's stated topic refers to posting photos of women as a form of cyber bullying. Let's stick to the topic. [/mod]
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Using anyone's picture whether publicly available/accessible, stolen, acquired by any means without their consent with an aim to embarrass or taunt them is simply not cool. (and no please dont start giving examples of meme creators, celebrities or politicians)
PS: only exception is TLK, he likes that stuff.
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Obviously this particular thread has a backstory which influences some posters sentiments - but as a question in isolation - posting pictures without the consent of the owner is a breach of privacy (and yes, ladies that includes the Bridal Pics thread). Most people believe that our photographs are private and not out there for mass public consumption, but we don't always have control over someone else's access to our pics. But worse yet, is when a picture is posted to ridicule and harm someone - there are no excuses at all.
Now going off on a tangent, as much as participation on this board or any other online forum is voluntary, there is an expectation of being treated with decency (if not respect). We are not expected to agree with comments and actions of others, but that never justifies retaliatory and defamatory conduct. If someone crosses a line, do not join them in the muck. We are wholly responsible for our own conduct and none have the excuse of age or inexperience to justify malicious postings. Stop engaging with those you dislike/disagree with - the "IGNORE" option is a great tool.
Just remember, if when you think back on a posting 5, 10 years from now and it will make you cringe and wonder why you bothered with what was essentially a silly and petty disagreement - then you are better off not posting at all.